goldfilm
Well, Im still discovering a lot of functions... but here 10 key points. 1) In terms of QUALITY is amazing for its price. Everything is very professional, good materials, looks pro, feels pro. 2) PHOTO, I always loved Nikon and I still prefer Nikon over other brands. They keep on improving. 3) VIDEO, the HD quality is amazing, my only complain is that it has no 30 FPS in 1080p, only in 720p. I use it often in 24 FPS so I dont mind, but its a flaw if you want to shoot content for TV in the highest quality/size. I hope they can upgrade it some day through firmware. 4) Its a little HEAVY with the 18-200 lens, but its ok for its size/functions. Its average. 5) Its one of the few cameras in the market with a built-in INTERVALOMETER. A few days ago I was shooting a time lapse and it came out perfect, very easy to set from the menu. 6) I love the TWO CARDS slot for back up. Very convenient. Or you can also use it for JPG + RAW. 7) The TWO WHEELS system is fantastic and very customizable. For example, you can define that in (A)perture mode, you will use one wheel to set aperture (shutter speed comes automatically), and the second wheel to set ISO, or something else. 8) It has many customizable functions in different buttons (virtual horizon, same use than the bubble in the tripods), a new button: preview the depth-of-field, etc. 9) They compare it with the Canon 60D but Id say its comparable with the 7D. In some things the 7D is a step above, but in others the Nikon is way better. 10) Lots of alternatives for metering and focus, combinations from a single spot to a 3D tracking, from one point of focus to 39 points. Depending on photo/video, what kind of scene, how many subjects and how fast they move, you have a bunch of combinations. Or just do it completely manual. Its a great alternative to Canon 60D/7D/5D for pro level HD movies. I compared it to the 7D for a long time, and I finally chose the D7000 for quality and similar functions, but much cheaper. The rest of the money just save it, buy audio stuff like the Zoom H4n @ $299, or put it in more lenses (like the new 50mm 1.8/G @ $219. I dont regret and Im loving it!